They amputated
your thighs off my hips.
As far as I’m concerned
they are all surgeons. All of them.
They dismantled us
each from the other.
As far as I’m concerned
they are all engineers. All of them.
A pity. We were such a good
and loving invention.
An airplane made from a man and wife.
Wings and everything.
We hovered a little above the earth.
We even flew a little.
This is so beautifully composed, with the hard, technical edges of the split up sharply showing. Loved it.
I’m glad you liked it.
Amazing! Just wonderful.
I, of course, agree.
Thank you Leonard, for introducing me to this poet. He is truly wonderful….
I’m glad you like his work.
Amichai is one of my favorite poets. Thanks for posting!
You’re welcome. He is very, very good.